Delicious Meatless Baked Ziti – A Cheesy and Comforting
Meatless baked ziti is a rich and comforting vegetarian pasta dish. Cooked pasta is mixed with tomato sauce and cheese. The mixture is baked until hot and bubbly. The recipe is simple and easy to prepare. It can be customized with vegetables. Overall, it is a satisfying and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked ziti pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions.Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan.Add onion and cook until soft.Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce.Add salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.Simmer for 5 minutes
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).Spread some sauce in a baking dish.Add pasta layer.Add ricotta cheese.
- Add sauce.Repeat layers.Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes.Cook until cheese melts.Remove from oven.
- Let cool slightly.Cut into portions.Serve warm.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente.
- Use good-quality sauce.
- Fresh cheese melts better.
- Do not overbake.
- Add vegetables for nutrition.
- Use deep baking dish.
- Let rest before serving.
- Serve warm.